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Agnete  Evelyn Luther

Agnete Evelyn Luther

Oct 27, 2011

Agnete Evelyn Luther was born on December 20, 1921 to Olaf and Maren Kirstine Olsen in Graceville, Minnesota. Neta was the older of two children, her brother Henry arrived 16 months after Neta. Family gave up farming and moved to Detroit in 1923. Neta graduated from Fordson High School, Dearborn 1940 -- attended Fordson Jr. College from...

Mildred  Edna Jaske

Mildred Edna Jaske

Oct 26, 2011

Age 84, of Farmington Hills. Beloved wife of the late Walter. Loving mother of Kim (Melody) Jaske, Karla (Robert) Winnie, Kirk Jaske and Karen (Tom) Hilliard. Dear grandmother of SGT Andrew & SGT. Matthew Hilliard, Abigail Jaske, Christen Ciaravino, Travis & Erica Jaske. Great-grandmother of Spencer and Brielle Hilliard, and 2 grand-cats. A Funeral service for Mildred...

Richard  S. Andridge

Richard S. Andridge

Oct 26, 2011

Age 66. In following Richard's wishes, a simple cremation will take place. No services are planned at this time. Thank you for keeping Richard's family in your thoughts and prayers.

Donald  A. Boyce

Donald A. Boyce

Oct 23, 2011

Age 79, of Lachine, Michigan at Medilodge of Hillman, Michigan. He was born to Harry and Margaret (nee Cayton) Boyce in Farmington, Michigan. Donald married Janet Loomis on October 5, 1957 in Farmington, and together they had five children. Formerly of Milford, Michigan the two have resided in Lachine for the last seventeen years. Donald was a...

Kathleen  A. Minielly

Kathleen A. Minielly

Oct 22, 2011

Age 55, of Milford, Michigan. The nicest and most caring woman you ever met! Beloved wife of Thomas A. for 28 years. Loving mother of Andrew, Amy and Angela. Dear sister of Steve (Carol) Babcock, Michael (Lin) Babcock, Ann (Fred) Rau and Matthew (Tammy) Babcock. Cherished daughter of Barbara (the late Frederick) Babcock. Sister-in-law of Colleen (Dick)...

Mary  Estelle Gentile

Mary Estelle Gentile

Oct 22, 2011

Beloved wife of the late Edward Komraus (1976). Loving mother of David (Rosemary) Komraus. Dear step-grandmother of Richard (Laura) Mason and Sandra (Kjell) Bronson. Cherished step-great-grandmother of Shannan, Signe and Sasha. Mary was born and raised in Philadelphia. She was a fur finisher in the garment industry. She loved to dance. 8 years ago she moved to...

Rose Wozniak

Rose Wozniak

Oct 17, 2011

Age 85, of Livonia. Beloved wife of the late Thaddeus for 61 years. Loving mother of Steve (Mary) Wozniak and Bernice (Michael) Brown. Cherished grandmother of 9 and great-grandmother of 7. Dear sister of Victoria Magiera, and the late Frank Kowalczyk, Mary Mierz and Helen Nowakowski. Funeral Mass Thursday 9:30 a.m. (in state 9:00 a.m.) at St....

Cony Abela

Cony Abela

Oct 14, 2011

Age 92. Beloved wife of the late Paul. Loving mother of Pauline LaVere (Maurice), George Abela (Cathy), Patricia Turk (John), and Marianne Abela (Jeff Karnas). Cherished grandmother of ten; great-grandmother of seven; and great-great-grandmother of four. Dear sister of Tessie Bonnello of Malta. Funeral Wednesday 10 a.m. Mass (in state 9:30 a.m.) at Our Lady of Sorrows...

Aili Pelto

Aili Pelto

Oct 14, 2011

Age 90. Beloved wife of the late Onnie Pelto. Loving mother of Judith (Robert) Svenson and Sandra (Gary) Cornellier. Cherished grandmother of Jennifer Amormino and Jon-Eric Cornellier. Dear sister of Helen Mannan. Visitation Monday 2-8 PM at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, Downtown Farmington. Interment service Tuesday 11 AM at Oakland Hills Memorial Gardens,43300 W. 12 Mile Rd.,(at Novi...

Onerva Hamburg

Onerva Hamburg

Oct 12, 2011

HAMBURG, Onerva. Age 90. October 12, 2011. Beloved mother of Oni (Dave) Mitchell and Julie Hamburg. Cherished grandmother of Matt (Aimee) Burpee, Dan (Leslie) Burpee and Devon Hamburg, great-grandmother of Ryan, Jillian and Leah. Dear sister of Thelma Ruskowski. Funeral Service Saturday 11 AM at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Ave., Downtown Farmington (1 blk. W....

Charles  H. Gentry

Charles H. Gentry

Oct 12, 2011

Age 85. Dear husband of the late Rita and the late Kathleen. Beloved father of David (Myra) Gentry and Richard (Sandra) Gentry. Loving grandfather of Heather (Brian) Droz, Matthew, Christopher and Adam Gentry. Great-grandfather of Kimberly and Amelia Droz. Mr. Gentry was a decorated Army Air Force WWII veteran, he worked for the Detroit Police Department from...

Barbara  Jean (Nee Toaz) Smith

Barbara Jean (Nee Toaz) Smith

Oct 11, 2011

Age 91. Loving mother of Brad (Pam) Smith and Allison Smith. Cherished grandmother of Alex, Hannah, and the late Emily. Dear sister of the late Phyllis, Robert, Richard, and Warren Toaz. Barbara Jean spent her life as a Detroit Public School teacher for 28 years, and as a volunteer at both Grace & Botsford General hospitals for...

Cass  John Kershaw,  Jr.

Cass John Kershaw, Jr.

Oct 10, 2011

This is to mark the passing of Cass J. Kershaw, who died at home, Monday, October 10, 2011 surrounded by his family. He was one much loved as a husband, father, grandfather and friend. Cass was an only child, born to Mary and Dr. Cass Kershaw. His father was a veterinarian and his mother had been a...

Nelma  Amanda (Nee Kangas) Kananen

Nelma Amanda (Nee Kangas) Kananen

Oct 10, 2011

Age 97, born in Green, Michigan near Ontonagon, and graduated from Suomi College in Hancock, Michigan. She received a Bachelor's in Education from Wayne State University, and a Master's Degree from Eastern Michigan University. Nelma taught the 5th and 1st grades in the Southfield Public School system for over 30 years. Survived by son Marvin (Jean), daughter...

Vivian  M. Kane

Vivian M. Kane

Oct 9, 2011

Age 88, of South Lyon. Formerly of Detroit, Michigan. Passed on into God's hands on Sunday, October 9th, in Novi, Michigan. Preceded in death by her parents Roscoe and Rose Winters, and brother Howard Winters. Survived by her husband of 64 years, George; children: Ruth Armstrong, Paul (Maureen) Kane, Nina Greene, Mark (Harumi) Kane, and Beth (Zia)...

Stanley  Ward Thomas

Stanley Ward Thomas

Sep 29, 2011

Age 83, of McCormick, South Carolina. Formerly of Farmington, Michigan. Born in Tarrytown, New York. Stanley is the beloved husband of Nancy Greiner Thomas, married for 53 years. Dear father of Gayle (Dano) Love, Patricia Thomas and Suzanne (Keith) Shivnen. Loving grandfather of Christopher and Suzanne Harris, Kristin Tonkovich, Jennifer and Steven Shivnen. Brother of Emily Thomas...

Robert  William Erickson

Robert William Erickson

Sep 28, 2011

Age 84, of Royal Oak. Born in Detroit, Michigan. Beloved husband of Shirley (nee Lassila) for 60 years. Loving father of Millie (Rod) Whitbeck, Ron, Jim and Len (Martha) Erickson. Cherished grandfather of seven. Funeral Service Monday 1 p.m. (in state 12 noon) at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 23425 Lahser, Southfield, MI 48034. Rev. Loranell Breyley will officiate....

Diane  E. Salonen

Diane E. Salonen

Sep 27, 2011

Diane Salonen (Bergmann) was taken to her heavenly home on September 27, 2011. Although she was taken suddenly she was surrounded by her adoring family and friends during her last moments. She will be dearly missed and remembered by all who knew her. She was a life long member of the Old Apostolic Lutheran Church. Diane received...

Florence  B. Sharpe

Florence B. Sharpe

Sep 26, 2011

Age 92, of Plymouth, at her home after a period of declining health. Mrs. Sharpe was born on September 18, 1919 in Lake Geneva, WI. She was married to the late Ernest Wilson Sharpe for 47 years. Florence is survived by her three children: Janet Sharpe, Richard Sharpe (Carolyn), and Pamela Smith (Paul). She is also survived...

Bette  Mae Struk

Bette Mae Struk

Sep 26, 2011

Age 91. Beloved wife of the late John Walter Struk, Sr. Loving mother of John W. Struk, Jr. (Debbie), and Robert C. Struk (Kathy). Cherished grandmother of Jennifer, Shari, and Hannah. Dear sister of Donald Holmes and Mary Renauer. A family service will be held 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 29th at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home. Rev. Art...

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